Editors' Top Rated Internet Applications

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  Oi!: An end to drunken, embarrassing emails?

  Google has released a plug-in for Gmail which prevents you from sending drunken emails, but without the need for a breathalyser.

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  Adobe Dreamweaver CS4

  Designers and editors who lean on Dreamweaver for complex dynamic websites will find plenty of tweaks and improvements in version 4.

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  Firefox gets geographic plugin

  Mozilla has revealed plans to announce a plug-in called Geode that would give the Firefox web browser a better ability to understand and use geographic information on the web.

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  50 significant moments from internet history

  We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet.

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  Skyfire mobile browser bulks up for open beta

  California start-up Skyfire has announced its Web browser for Windows Mobile devices has gone into public beta, making the latest version available for download.

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  Muxtape founder 'walked away from licensing deals'

  Muxtape founder Justin Ouelette says the bureaucracy of the music industry was just too much for him to deal with.

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  101 software tips, tweaks and tricks

  Our insider secrets will help you master your PC and its most important applications.

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  Don't shoot Microsoft's new Messenger

  The latest release of Windows Live Messenger beta adds some cool new features, but only if all your friends are using it too.

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  Google offers cutting-edge Chrome, first update

  Those who want to try the latest features arriving in Google's Chrome browser can sign up for developer releases or beta versions. The first update is out of the gate.

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  Three ways to save video from the Internet

  CNET.com.au shows you three easy ways to capture and save video from the Internet.

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  Browser battle: IE 8 vs Opera 9.5 vs Safari vs Firefox 3

  A rundown on the latest versions of all the main browsers: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari and Opera. Oh, and don't forget Flock!

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  50 significant moments from internet history

  We take you through 50 defining moments of the internet.

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  Best free iPhone apps

  If you're like us the first button you pressed on your brand-spanking new iPhone read "App Store". Check out our top free iPhone apps.

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  Newbie's guide to Facebook

  What is Facebook and why should you use it?

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  Google defends Street View coverage

  Search giant Google today defended the incomplete Australian coverage provided by its Street View add-on to its Google Maps and Earth tools, after launching the service early this morning.

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  Google Chrome faster than Firefox, IE, Safari

  Google introduced Chrome in part because it wants faster browsing and the richer Web applications that speed will unlock. So how does Chrome actually stack up?

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  Google quietly updates Chrome

  Search giant Google has quietly begun releasing a hastily prepared update to its Chrome browser to fix some security problems.

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  Photos: IE 8 gets better with beta 2

  Microsoft is still playing catch-up with Opera, Safari, and Firefox, but IE 8 beta 2 brings it one step closer to the competition.

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  Adobe Dreamweaver CS4

  Designers and editors who lean on Dreamweaver for complex dynamic websites will find plenty of tweaks and improvements in version 4.

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  Chrome (beta)

  Google has rethought the Internet browser — some of its basic underpinnings are quite novel — but users will recognise some features as they exist in other, open-source browsers on the market today.

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  Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2

  Microsoft's release should retain its browser base but doesn't yet have enough to lure loyal Firefox users back to Internet Explorer.

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  MobileMe

  MobileMe is the successor to .Mac, Apple's subscription service for publishing photos and other personal content to the Web.

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  Firefox 3

  If only for the speed, lightness of being and security alone, Firefox remains our Editors' Choice for best internet browser.

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  Adobe Dreamweaver CS4

  Designers and editors who lean on Dreamweaver for complex dynamic websites will find plenty of tweaks and improvements in version 4.

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  MSN Messenger 7.0

  A fun and feature-packed IM applet, MSN Messenger 7.0 is a great upgrade for version 6.2 users, but we prefer the less intrusive Yahoo Messenger 6.0 and ICQ 4.1.

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  Windows Live Hotmail

  Drag-and-drop message organisation and a built-in MP3 player are among the notable new features to this radical overhaul of Hotmail.

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  Google Earth

  Google has launched an impressive 3D geographic imaging application called Earth useful for education, travel and business. Best of all, it's free.

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  Windows Live Messenger

  The live file-sharing capabilities and clear video call quality make Windows Live Messenger stand out.

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  Firefox 3

  If only for the speed, lightness of being and security alone, Firefox remains our Editors' Choice for best internet browser.

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  Adobe Flash CS3 Professional

  Adobe has improved the speed of Flash and its integration with other CS3 apps, although flashy new features are few. Plus, Flash now works natively on Intel-based Macs.

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  FeedDemon 2

  FeedDemon is a terrific RSS reader that can handle hundreds of subscriptions faster and better than the many free Web-based readers available.

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  GoToMyPC 5

  If you don't mind paying, GoToMyPC 5 makes an excellent choice for working remotely on a PC.

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  Macromedia Flash 8.0

  Macromedia beefs up Flash to tackle videos and mobile content.

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  Samsung S3

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  Please Explain: Solid-state drives

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  Chevy Volt coming to Australia in 2012

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  Norton Internet Security 2009: Photos

  Norton Internet Security 2009 hits all the right security notes and its superior protection technologies might even win back some jaded anti-Symantec folks. We take you on a tour.

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  Trend Micro Internet Security 2009 Pro: Photos

  It's that time of year again, with security companies releasing their 2009 range. This gallery gives you an insight into Trend Micro's offering.

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